What are the reasons for delayed menstruation after egg retrieval?

Egg retrieval is a necessary basic process for in vitro fertilization technology. This is an advanced method used by people who have difficulty conceiving. It has the characteristics of small wounds and quick results, and is very popular among people with reproductive difficulties. Although egg retrieval is relatively easy, problems are prone to occur. For example, the reasons for delayed menstruation after egg retrieval are as follows. Let’s take a look at the explanation below. I hope everyone can understand it.

This is related to the use of large doses of ovulation-inducing drugs during the ovulation induction stage, and the body's endocrine environment has not yet returned to normal after egg retrieval. In addition, underlying diseases (such as polycystic ovary syndrome), mental factors, mood swings, environmental changes, fatigue, excessive stress and changes in nutritional status can all affect menstruation.

If a female friend experiences delayed menstruation after egg retrieval, it may be due to the use of drugs during egg retrieval. In the meantime, you can stop taking the drugs for a period of time, and the delayed menstruation will slowly return to normal. When delayed menstruation occurs, you should first use an early pregnancy test strip to test the morning urine to rule out pregnancy, and you can take progesterone orally or by intramuscular injection for three to five days. Menstruation will resume about a week after stopping the medication. If menstruation has not come, you should seek medical attention in time.